Chapter 53 Pressure

However, in midsummer, a bloody storm broke out in the harem.

However, these things did not happen under the nose of Emperor Yuan.

Only at this moment did Yun Ju'an truly witness the true abilities of Concubine Su!

First, he took control of all the people in his palace and spoke to them individually.

The sources of vegetables, fruits and meat for the meals, that is, the kitchen, were also controlled by the guards.

This was a big move, and most of the people in other palaces were just watching the show.

Isn't it digging your own grave to take action and still give others an opportunity to use evidence against you?

Yun Zhuan doesn't think so. Zhenfei is not a person with big breasts and no brains. It is not easy to gain favor, but she can hold on for so many years.

Even though she was in poor health, she still gave birth to a daughter.

For some unknown reason, Concubine Su Gui actually brought her along for the interrogation, as if she wanted to let her take a good look.

"Your Majesty is the Empress of the Central Palace. Normally, matters like this are left to the people below to investigate. Today, I am taking you with me, so you can think of it as me teaching you the art of subjugating the enemy." Concubine Su spoke softly, but without any emotion.

She felt that it was expected that the sword would be drawn the next moment.

There were many flowers and trees planted in the courtyard, casting a shadow that made it difficult for Yun Yu'an to see her expression clearly.

Yun Ju'an bowed obediently and sat down.

Cui Xin called up two palace maids and said, "Your Majesty, these two girls are the only ones who get along well with A Yuan. There is another girl who has a grudge against A Yuan."

"Who is the one with the old grudge?" Concubine Su raised her eyebrows, her eyes flickered, and she picked out the person who seemed the most unlikely.

Yun Zhuan looked at the noble concubine's slightly raised wrist, and indeed her skin was as smooth as cream.

It directly covers up some of the color of the summer flowers.

Cui Xin said, "Your Majesty, this is Shuoxue."

Shuoxue was wearing green palace maid's clothes and saluted very properly: "I am Shuoxue, your servant, and I am honored to meet the Royal Concubine."

"What do you usually do in the palace?" Concubine Su lowered her eyes and looked at the Junshan silver needle spinning in the white porcelain teacup in her hand.

Shuoxue kowtowed and replied, "I usually help you collect some things that you don't often use on weekdays."

Cui Xin thought in her heart, Shuoxue had a very good reputation. Besides that, she would also help other maids to organize or take care of some things. Why didn't she mention it now?

Concubine Su Gui had obviously understood all this a long time ago: "I heard that you haven't been here very long, but you have a good relationship with people?"

"Your Majesty, Shuoxue is incompetent. I rely on the care and attention of all the sisters and aunts." Shuoxue's voice was steady, and there was not a single trace of wrongness in it.

Concubine Su Guifei was calm and put down the teacup, leaning back slightly.

Yun Zhuan observed that this action happened frequently, as if it meant that the Royal Concubine was unhappy.

Sure enough, the next second, Cui Xin lifted up Shuoxue's face and said, "The Queen is asking you questions. If you have nothing to hide, why do you keep your head down and dare not look at the Queen?"

"Your Majesty, this is a sign of respect from me!" Shuoxue felt very aggrieved, but her hands were clenched tightly, trembling slightly.

Ever since Yun Zhuan acquired the ability to eavesdrop on people's thoughts, he began to subconsciously observe the small details about people.

Shuoxue: This is a manifestation of restraint, tension, fear, and insecurity.

This proves that she has something to hide, or at least knows something that the other palace maids don't know.

Yun Zhuan stood up with a smile and stopped Cui Xin from taking action.

Cui Xin quickly stepped aside and said, "My servant is disrespectful. Please forgive me, madam and princess."

Concubine Su Guifei ignored him and took her time, wanting to see what Yun Zhuan was going to do.

Yun Zhuan placed his hand on Shuoxue's body and said, "Alright, the queen is usually moody, so don't be afraid. It's just that these things happened in the palace and it hurt me, so the interrogation is understandable."

Shuoxue was indeed as if she had been pardoned: "Princess, Madam, this matter was really not done by me, masters, please understand!"

[When will Jiuxue come to save me?... Dad and Mom, I am such a poor daughter that I have been implicated by my own sister, and now I am restricted in the palace because of you...]

【When will this day end?】

What does this mean? Yun Zhuan's expression did not change. He raised his hand and wiped it with a handkerchief:

"Okay, Shuoxue, wait somewhere else. Where are the other two maids I have a good relationship with?"

Emphasize the point, Jiuxue, parents, and sister are restricted in the palace.

Yun Zhuan squinted lazily and felt a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.

It is still hot in the summer. With all this trouble, it would be better to use ice in the bedroom and have a good rest.

Cui Xin quickly asked someone to bring them up. The two girls were not very old. One was named Shuqi and the other was named Shuhua.

At this time, he was trembling in front of Yun Zhuan.

"Shuqi, you have a good relationship with Ayuan, so do you know how Ayuan died?" Yun Ju'an asked with a smile, "You can tell me anything, but if you hide it, this princess will be angry."

Shuqi hesitated and shivered: "Before, when I was investigating this matter, I was a little confused, but now I think about it, two days before Ah Yuan disappeared, she spoke very little to Shuhua and me, and even didn't want to talk. No matter what I asked her, she didn't want to tell me."

"She just said that no one could help her..."

As he spoke, he trembled.

Yun Zhuan placed his hand on her shoulder. Shuqi seemed to be much braver: "She said she couldn't live anymore..."

Shuhua also said: "We know that Ayuan has a father who is a gambler."

【Who knows if Ayuan was forced to death? 】

Yun Juan extracted the key points.

No way to survive, forced to death.

Concubine Su Gui watched thoughtfully at the side.

Looking at Shuoxue standing next to him, with his head lowered, I wonder what he is thinking.

Concubine Su interrupted at the right time: "Girl, come and sit down. It's too sunny over there."

Yun Yu'an obediently went over and sat down. He heaved a sigh of relief and yawned behind his fan.

Concubine Su Gui couldn't help laughing when she saw Yun Zhuan's little movements.

"Check Ayuan's family and who she has met before. I want to know all of this." Concubine Su Gui's voice was a little tired and she was not very energetic. "Lock Shuoxue up alone. When she is willing to talk, she can come to me again."

"As for the other small fish and shrimp, if they have anything to do with this matter and don't want to talk about it, they will be beaten to death and thrown into a mass grave."

Concubine Su peeled an orange for Yun Zhuan and handed it to her with a gentle smile: "The grapes sent in the summer are still sour. Eat this orange. Children all like sweet things."

Yun Zhuan pondered in his heart, as expected, Concubine Su was a person who could not tolerate any sand in her heart. Although he thought so, his eyebrows immediately became lively, as if he had not heard anything.

Actually, she likes sweet food.

I like sweet and salty, sweet and spicy. I don’t like any fruit that is even slightly sour. I only like pure sweet food.

Shuoxue heard the words "beaten to death" and became a little anxious: "Madam, why is this servant being locked up alone? Did you misunderstand something?"

Yun Zhuan took the orange and broke it open before handing it back to Concubine Su. Concubine Su took it with a gentle expression, "Next time, you don't have to break half for me. Since you like it, just keep it for yourself!"

"Your Majesty, please don't peel oranges in the future. Your nails will look so beautiful if they are dyed with nail polish. If the oranges turn yellow, your nails will not look good!" Yun Ju'an said seriously.

Yun Jiaojiao is not surprised by his violent side. He is truly a talented person!

Su Ma is flying bravely~Don't be too close during the epidemic. I hope the editors far away in Shanghai can live a stable life.

(End of this chapter)